Aircraft Subsystems Engineering Lead jobs in United States
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NATILUS · 15 hours ago

Aircraft Subsystems Engineering Lead

positionSan Diego, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff
date10+ years exp

Natilus is building the next generation of aviation through the development of blended-wing-body aircraft. They are seeking an Aircraft Subsystems Engineering Lead to contribute and lead end-to-end systems development, including requirements definition, system architecture, and technical integration across all subsystems.

Aerospace

Responsibilities

Applies technical knowledge to the aircraft systems design from concept through first flight
Provide technical leadership and oversight for the Kona systems design team
Assign work, set priorities, and mentor engineers to ensure timely, high-quality execution
Communicate and collaborate closely with the executive team including CEO and Head of Engineering
Manage engineering deliverables, identify issues, and drive corrective actions as needed
Lead and contribute to aircraft system design and analysis from concept through production, including propulsion, fuel, electrical, avionics, and flight controls

Qualification

Aircraft systems designSystems engineeringFAA Part 23NXCATIASolidWorksTurboprop powerplant designComposite airframe designRapid prototype experienceHands-on build experienceMentorshipCommunicationCollaboration

Required

Minimum of 10 years of experience as a systems engineer or in a closely related role
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Strong foundational understanding of aircraft systems
Familiarity with FAA Part 23 and 25 requirements
Experience with aircraft systems test planning and execution
Experience with turboprop powerplant installation design
Familiarity with composite airframe design and integration
Proficiency with NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks
Experience with rapid prototype aircraft programs from conceptual and preliminary design through build

Preferred

Kickoff through production program experience
Rapid prototype program experience
Hands-on build experience

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medica, Dental, Vision)
Retirement Plan - 401k
Unlimited PTO
Onsite Gym Access

Company

NATILUS

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Natilus is developing a family of hyper-efficient blended wing body aircraft to make commercial aviation more sustainable.
dateFounded in 2016
location
San Diego, California, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
http://natilus.co

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$0.75M
Key Investors
Draper Associates
2017-11-13Seed
2016-06-24Seed· $0.75M

Leadership Team

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Aleksey Matyushev
CEO and Co-founder
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